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Status of Endangered Properties

Woolworth Department Store Address: 802 Broad Street Owner: Privately Owned History and Significance: The Woolworth Building located at the corner of Broad and Seventh Streets was built in 1939 and was one of America’s best known retailers. Three storefronts … Read more

The Penthouse at the Lamar Building Address: 753 Broad Street Owner: Privately Owned History and Significance: Designed by internationally known architect I. M. Pei and partners, the penthouse on the Lamar Building was completed in 1976. The Lamar Building itself, … Read more

Bayou Building Address: 904 Broad Street Owner: Privately Owned History and Significance: Known most recently as the Bayou Bar and Eatery and gutted by fire in 2001, all that remains is the Broad Street and Ellis Street facades in … Read more

Perkins-Cullum House Address: 510 Greene Street Owner: Privately Owned History and Significance: This large residential home was built circa 1901 by Henry C. Perkins, who was president of Perkins Manufacturing Company and Augusta Sash and Door. Mr. Perkins was … Read more

2013 Endangered Properties List Owner: Privately Owned History and Significance: Known as the Erbelding Building, 601-603 Broad Street is one of the oldest existing downtown buildings in Augusta. Research indicates the building was constructed c. 1870 and was typically a mixed … Read more

Historic Buildings adjacent to former Sky City Formerly known as 1154 and 1160 Broad Street Owner: Privately Owned The Threat: After the fire that destroyed the Brislen Building in 2014 and its subsequent demolition, the two adjacent 3-story brick commercial … Read more

Endangered: Weed School: 2403 Mount Auburn Street, being featured as part of the This Place Matters event which focuses on the preservation of historic resources in Augusta’s African American neighborhoods, the school has been considered for possible housing or as … Read more

2013 Endangered Properties List Owner: Privately Owned History and Significance: The original Bon Air Hotel that was built in 1889 and consumed by fire February 3, 1921. The large Spanish Revival architectural masterpiece that sits on the hillside of the Summerville Historic District opened January 29, 1924 … Read more